How AI and Machine Learning are leapfrogging smartphone photography
By Gadjo Sevilla
In the age of digital cameras and, more importantly, smartphones, we see artificial intelligence and machine learning dramatically change the quality of photos.
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Canadian Educators Get Coding: Whitehorse is Next
By Yasmin Ranade
Since April, the Kids Code Jeunesse’s (KCJ) / Code Create Teach (CCT) initiative has brought digital skills and computational thinking to over 1,000 Canadian educators through 20 workshops in 8 provinces, from province capitals such as Edmonton, Fredericton, and Quebec City, to rural areas including Prince Rupert, Rocky Mountain House, and Gander!
Face the Facts: Privacy and Security Tools Needed to Block Facial Recognition
by Lee Rickwood
Facial recognition is bringing new ways to collect demographic information about each and every one of us by linking visual imagery with existing datasets of shopping habits, personal preferences, stated opinions and more.
Gen Z: The Future Has Arrived
By Yasmin Ranade
Dell Technologies, which aims to provide greater access to technology for people around the world, recently launched a new study that dives into the attitudes and expectations of Generation Z joining the workforce.
A Holiday Gift for Every Part of the Working Person’s Day
By Christine Persaud
Just like the 12 days of Christmas, we have 12 (Ok, maybe not so many) crucial parts of our day. From the time we wake up in the morning, to the commute to work, daily grind, lunch and breaks, after-work events, and wind-down time, tech can play an integral role.
City of Surveillance: Toronto Should Smarten Up – Or Pay Up
Leading privacy advocates and technology analysts say Toronto should smarten up: it is at risk of becoming a city of surveillance. They are worried about plans for urban redevelopment along the city’s eastern waterfront, and a new techno-enabled community to…
Cyber Insurance for Smartphones, Computers and Connected Home Devices
by Lee Rickwood
One of the newer threats to any connected device or valuable stash of data is cyber extortion, where a hacker gains control of someone’s computer or connected device and holds it – and the data it contains – for ransom.
Are Chromebooks ready to take on the PC market?
By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla
The best thing about today’s ChromeOS is that it can now run Android apps as well as Linux apps thanks to improved base software.